3D-Printed spine implant aims to rebuild bones after tumor removal

NCT ID NCT05396222

First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 2 times

Summary

This study tests a custom 3D-printed implant designed to rebuild the spine after removing a tumor. The implant is less rigid than traditional ones, which may help bone grow better and reduce sinking. Researchers will follow 18 adults for safety and how well the implant fuses with the spine.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance

3D-printed custom-made non-rigid biomimetic implant

What this could lead to

If successful, this implant could offer a safer, more effective way to rebuild the spine after tumor surgery, with better bone healing and less implant sinking.

What could go wrong

This is a very early study with only 18 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. The implant could still fail, sink, or cause complications.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

metastatic malignant neoplasm in the spinal cord spinal cord cancer spinal cord neoplasm

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

Contacts and locations

Study contacts

  • Contact

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Locations

  • National Taiwan University Hospital

    Taipei, Taiwan

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